BusinessWeek (dated September 11) hit the newsstands today and the cover story is “Too Much Corporate Power?” Channel One is prominently mentioned and Diane Gramley of Franklin, PA is shown with two of her children standing in front of Rocky Grove High School. This courageous woman has not only taken on her school board but the huge corporate power of Primedia/Channel One. She is mobilizing her community to throw Channel One out. 287 people have already signed a petition urging the removal of Channel One.
Hopefully the News Herald, the biggest paper in the Franklin, PA area will editorially support commercial-free classrooms for the children of their readers. Congratulations to the Oil City Voice. This newspaper has steadfastly given space to those like Diane Gramley who want to maintain the integrity of Pennsylvania classrooms.
This long article in America’s premier business magazine will greatly help our efforts to raise awareness of Channel One. More bad news is coming for our corporate predator friends on Madison Avenue. When you exploit children, don’t expect many people to say nice things about you you. If there is a neighborhood school that still has Channel One, dedicate yourself to getting these violent movie ads and junk food commercials out of the school. Call us and we will help you. 205-822-0080
